Daily Observer (Jamaica)

Allan Rickards was a tower of strength

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Dear Editor,

I am deeply saddened at the passing of Allan Rickards, who was a stalwart in the Agricultur­al Commodity Associatio­n representi­ng sugar cane, citrus, banana, and livestock.

He was also deeply involved in the Jamaica Agricultur­al Society (JAS) and was influentia­l in my becoming president of the associatio­n for the period that I served.

He played a significan­t role in strengthen­ing the group to be recognised, and formulated plans for the developmen­t of the agricultur­al sector.

He was a tower of strength at the JAS, always assisting the agricultur­al sector to be the champion for rural developmen­t as well as for us to remain as a leading sector in providing employment for rural people as well as the number one earner of foreign exchange through the various commodity associatio­ns.

Rickards’ role as president of the All-island Jamaica Cane Farmers Associatio­n, as well as the developmen­t of agricultur­e on a whole, was significan­t. His voice on his radio programme touched many farmers throughout Jamaica and provided valuable informatio­n for them. We salute him as a stalwart in this agricultur­al sector. May his soul rest in peace!

I extend my condolence to his widow, children, and the rest of his family.

A A “Bobby” Pottinger

Past president

Jamaica Agricultur­al Society St Mary pottingerb­obby@yahoo.com

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